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Naperville man arrested for firing gun in Champaign
By Melissa Silverberg - 11/04/12
A Naperville man was arrested in Champaign early Sunday morning on allegations he fired a gun during an intoxicated fight with his roommate, leading to their apartment building being evacuated and a SWAT team response. Daniel J. Chang, 22, of 1416... FULL STORY
By Melissa Silverberg - 11/04/12
Gay marriage divides 27th senate district candidates
By Melissa Silverberg - 11/03/12
As the race for the 27th senate district heads for Tuesday, Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 school board President David Page is looking to distinguish himself from incumbent Republican Sen. Matt Murphy on social issues, while Murphy said... FULL STORY
By Melissa Silverberg - 11/03/12
District 214 discusses summer school costs
By Melissa Silverberg - 11/02/12
Summer school could cost students in Northwest Suburban High School District 214 more in 2013, officials said. The District 214 school board discussed options for summer school, including a possible tuition increase for summer 2013 courses at its... FULL STORY
By Melissa Silverberg - 11/02/12
Summer school could cost students in Northwest Suburban High School District 214 more in 2013, officials said. The District 214 school board discussed options for summer school, including a possible tuition increase for summer 2013 courses at its... FULL STORY
Prospect Heights spruce becomes Chicago's Christmas tree
By Melissa Silverberg - 11/01/12
A few years ago Barbara Theiszmann and her family were in Chicago taking in the holiday sights when she looked up at the giant Christmas tree in Daley Plaza, turned to her family and said "I have a tree better than this at home." Now the rest of... FULL STORY
By Melissa Silverberg - 11/01/12
Arlington Heights police hiring five new officers
By Melissa Silverberg - 10/31/12
The Arlington Heights Police Department is hiring five new officers, and will be fully staffed in 2013 after years of unfilled vacancies kept the force below its authorized level of sworn officers. "We had every department just cut, cut, cut where... FULL STORY
By Melissa Silverberg - 10/31/12
Suburban firefighters taking on Chicago Wheelchair Bulls for charity
By Melissa Silverberg - 10/31/12
Firefighters from Buffalo Grove and Arlington Heights will take on the Chicago Wheelchair Bulls next month in a game meant to raise money for the team and awareness of its cause in the Northwest suburbs. All funds raised will go to help Wheelchair... FULL STORY
By Melissa Silverberg - 10/31/12
School report cards: Hispanic 'achievement gap'
By Melissa Silverberg - 10/31/12
Northwest suburban Hispanic high school students are doing better on standardized tests than their downstate counterparts, but the gap between Latino students and others is too great. "If a huge portion of our population doesn't succeed, our country... FULL STORY
By Melissa Silverberg - 10/31/12
Circus elephants get in on the Halloween fun
By Melissa Silverberg - 10/31/12
Even the circus animals got into the Halloween spirit Wednesday as Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus kicked off their month of shows in the Chicago area with its elephants celebrating the spooky holiday. Students from Uno Charter School in... FULL STORY
By Melissa Silverberg - 10/31/12
Newsapalooza event to benefit Clearbrook
By Melissa Silverberg - 10/26/12
A Chicago-based fundraiser will benefit families in the Northwest suburbs for the first time this year, organizers said. Newsapalooza, an annual benefit concert hosted by Chicago radio personality Roe Conn, this year plans to donate funds to... FULL STORY
By Melissa Silverberg - 10/26/12
A Chicago-based fundraiser will benefit families in the Northwest suburbs for the first time this year, organizers said. Newsapalooza, an annual benefit concert hosted by Chicago radio personality Roe Conn, this year plans to donate funds to... FULL STORY
Murphy, Page differ on gambling, slots for Arlington Park
By Melissa Silverberg - 10/26/12
With Arlington Park situated in the middle of the state's 27th Senate District, both candidates for the seat are speaking out about where they stand on expanding gambling in Illinois. Incumbent Republican Sen. Matt Murphy is now an ardent supporter... FULL STORY
By Melissa Silverberg - 10/26/12
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